Antonio Berardi's little black book

Antonio Berardi 39, born in London to Sicilian parents, is a fashion designer who launched his label in 1994. His designs have been worn by Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow.

17 August 2009

Maison Trudon - Paris

If you want to fill your home with a symphony of scent make a pilgrimage to this shop - the oldest candlemaker in the world.
ciretrudon.com

Abdulla - Istanbul

This shop sells amazing towels, linen tablecloths and vegetable soaps. Every time I visit Istanbul I buy more towels than I could possibly use. They are so fine, and perfect for beach holidays, too
.abdulla.com

Grand Hyatt - Tokyo

This is where I always stay when I'm in Tokyo, and it really does feel like being on holiday in the middle of the busiest, most hectic city on the planet. It makes business here perhaps the most relaxing experience ever.
tokyo.grand.hyatt.com

Library - London SW3

As a stockist of the menswear designer Carol Christian Poell and with a sensational collection of books, the Library is a great male shopping experience.
020 7589 6569

Cecconi's - London W1

Following a day of meetings it's nice to pop in and enjoy some
cicchetti
(tapas) and a glass of Peroni Nastro Azzurro.
020 7434 1500

Dashwood Books - New York

One of the best bookshops in the world, devoted entirely to photography titles. I would buy everything in the shop if I could.
dashwoodbooks.com

Paul Smith Furniture Shop - London W1

Averitable treasure-trove. On my last visit I was pipped at the post by my friend who bought two 1930s Murano glass chandeliers, which once hung in the Connaught Hotel.
020 7493 4565